July 2, 2017
Applebee's, Junpuu
They say playing with fire is dangerous, but when it comes to eating flavor-packed food, that certainly isn’t the case. Spicy foods have so much to offer, from exciting our taste buds to making our bodies happy — and, believe…
May 28, 2017
Junpuu
As living a healthy lifestyle becomes more than just a trend, restaurants all around Hawaii are altering their menus to offer a little something for everyone. Junpuu, however, is already ahead of the pack with healthy choices and vegetarian options…
April 30, 2017
Junpuu
In light of the recent rainy weather, if customers are craving ramen or wanting to get their noodle fix, Junpuu provides the perfect solution. Customers can cozy up to a steaming bowl of the savory soup and rest assured that…
March 26, 2017
Junpuu
When Eiji Kato moved to the United States from Japan as a teenager, he was really picky about food. Settling first into Vermont and Texas, he had trouble finding restaurants that served what he wanted to eat. The solution? He…
February 19, 2017
Junpuu
When the weather is cold and stormy the way it has been lately, ramen is the dish that always hits the spot. Hot, steamy noodles steeped in a hearty broth made of pork bones simmered for 16 hours is exactly…
January 22, 2017
Junpuu, Kam Bowl Restaurant
If there’s one type of food that is a cure-all for everything from vog symptoms to those coughs and colds going around, it’s soothing, simmering soup. And as chilly evenings continue to settle in this time of year, we all…
December 25, 2016
Junpuu
You can recognize a good bowl of ramen by its many dimensions. There’s depth of flavor in the broth, the condiments give character, and the noodles, if properly cooked, give texture. The protein, be it char siu, chicken or ground…
December 4, 2016
Junpuu
When Junpuu owner and chef Eiji Kato moved to Hawaii in 2000, he had a hard time finding something familiar to eat, so he started cooking his own food remembering what his mom, a cooking teacher in Japan, taught him.…
October 23, 2016
Fairwood Drive Inn and Pho 27 Cafe, Junpuu
Despite our warm climate, we have a strong culture of soup here in the Islands. And with an abundance of cultures that make up our local community, we sure do love our saimin, ramen, pho, miso soup, tripe stew —…
September 18, 2016
Junpuu
When it comes to talking about Junpuu’s “wow” factor, owner Eiji Kato doesn’t hesitate to speak up. “We make everything from scratch and we go the extra mile,” he says. Junpuu, known for its unique ramen dishes, boasts many customer…
